Alumni Career & Professional Development

DU offers career support for alumni in all phases of their professional lives.

Important: Alumni Career & Professional Development is migrating to a new phone system as part of a university-wide upgrade. Please contact us via our contact form or email (alumnicareers@du.edu), rather than contacting us by phone, until the migration is completed.

Women Outnumber Men in Small Business Ownership

It may surprise you to learn that of new businesses formed, a majority of them are women-owned. According to an April 2017 Forbes.com article, while national new-business formation rates were at 9% in 2016, a whopping 45% were women-owned businesses! …

By Grace Goodman
Grace Goodman Assistant Director, Alumni Career & Professional Development
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Personalization: The Key to Effective Employee Recognition

We all know the adage that one size doesn’t fit all, but when it comes to employee rewards, a baffling number of companies seem to expect one rewards scheme to suit and motivate everyone. With 69% of employees claiming that …

By Morgan Franklin
Morgan Franklin
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What Should You Do if You Have a Verbal Job Offer but Not a Written One?

After successfully applying for a job and going through the interview process, the hiring manager says the phrase you’ve been hoping to hear. “We want to offer you the job!” But what happens when several days have passed and you …

By Ronie Kononova
Ronie Kononova Student Marketing Assistant
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Office Holiday Party Do’s and Don’ts

Whether you’ve been working for years or you’re at your first internship, office holiday parties are part of the working world. These parties are not your family and friend holiday gatherings and the rules of engagement are slightly different. Read …

By Maria Kuntz
Maria Kuntz Assistant Director, Advancement Marketing
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Your First 90 Days on the Job- From Interview to Success

You just beat out the competition for your new job so now it’s time to deliver! Here are some tips to help you succeed.

1. Listen—Observe—Learn
Take the time to understand your team, the culture, goals and overall vibe of …

By Mary Michael Hawkins
Mary Michael Hawkins Senior Director, Undergraduate Career & Professional Development
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Alumni Career and Professional Development Contact Info

Phone
303.871.4331
Address

Burwell Center for Career Achievement
2190 E. Asbury Avenue
Denver, CO 80210

Quick Question Phone Hours

Tuesday 12 PM – 1 PM
Thursday 3 PM - 4 PM

Call for any career related questions!

Calls and voicemails received outside of our office hours will be returned within two business days. We also welcome quick questions over email at alumnicareers@du.edu.